Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Assam Minister's Convoy Hit by Bottle During Protest; Investigation Underway
Recently, a plastic bottle was thrown at a car in a convoy during a protest in Golaghat.
At first, people thought it was aimed at the Chief Minister, but it turned out to be the Agriculture Minister's car that was hit.
This happened while some people were protesting and shouting slogans.
The police have arrested some people in connection with the incident.
The political parties involved, the BJP and Congress, have different views on what happened.
The BJP is upset, and the Congress says it was just a symbolic protest.
A plastic bottle was thrown at Agriculture Minister Atul Bora's convoy during a protest.
The incident occurred near the GDSA Indoor Stadium in Golaghat on June 29.
Initial reports incorrectly identified the target as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's convoy.
Six individuals, including Congress members, have been detained in connection with the incident.
BJP and Congress hold differing views on the demonstration and the nature of the incident.
- Who
- Youth Congress workers and Agriculture Minister Atul Bora.
- What
- A plastic bottle was thrown at Agriculture Minister Atul Bora's convoy during a protest.
- When
- June 29, around 1:20 pm.
- Where
- Near the GDSA Indoor Stadium in Golaghat.
- Why
- A protest was staged, during which a plastic bottle was thrown.
Congress
BJP
Nature of the Demonstration
Congress
The demonstration was a symbolic protest.
BJP
Throwing an object at a VVIP convoy goes beyond the bounds of protest, signaling potential danger.
- Target
- Agriculture Minister Atul Bora's convoy
- Location
- Golaghat, Assam
- Date
- June 29
- Individuals Detained
- Six, including Pallab Chetia and Rahul Phukan
- Charges
- Sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)